analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#228B22 — Forest Green
#228B22 is a dark saturated green sitting at 120° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #228B22
- f3fcf3
- cdf3cd
- a7eaa7
- 81e181
- 5cd75c
- 36ce36
- 2aac2a
- 208620
- 176017
- 0e3a0e
- 051505
Color schemes using #228B22
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#228B22 FAQ
What color is #228B22?
#228B22 is a shade of forest green in the green family. It has a hue of 120 degrees, 61% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #228B22?
#228B22 is rgb(34, 139, 34) in RGB, hsl(120, 61%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 0%, 76%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #228B22?
White text on this background reaches 4.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.78:1.
What colors go well with #228B22?
Its direct complement is #8C228C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #57228C and #8C2257 gives you contrast without the vibration.